Rachel Reeves is in hot water after failing to declare she received free theatre tickets on time. The Parliament’s standards watchdog is now investigating the Chancellor, who is understood to have referred herself to the parliamentary commissioner for standards over the late declaration.
Ms Reeves attended an event at the National Theatre over Christmas but did not add the donation to the MPs’ register of interests within the specified timeframe, although she did declare the trip on her ministerial register on time, which is separate from the MPs’ register. It comes after the Chancellor, who has faced backlash over policies including placing an inheritance tax on farmers, defended accepting free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert. So what do you think? Vote in our poll and join the debate in the comments section. Can’t see the poll below? Click here.
The parliamentary code of conduct states that MPs must register their financial interests and update any changes within 28 days.
A spokesman for Ms Reeves said: “The chancellor’s interests are fully declared and up to date.”
The Chancellor’s register of interests show that on December 27 last year, she received four tickets to the National Theatre in London with an estimated value of £276. She registered the donation on March 27 2025.
According to the entry on the members’ registry, one ticket was for Ms Reeves and three were for family members.
The Chancellor’s tickets were entered into the December register for ministerial hospitality which was published in late January.
It is thought that an admin oversight is why they were entered late on to the MP register.
The Prime Minister tightened rules on ministers accepting gifts and hospitality in November after he and a number of cabinet ministers faced criticism over donations.
A poll by YouGov last month showed Ms Reeves’ popularity had fallen to its lowest level.
It found 62% had a negative view of the Chancellor, while only 14% had a positive view – representing a net favourability score of -48.
